Oklahoma's SJR 39 proposes a constitutional amendment to reduce limits on annual increases in property tax assessments. It would lower the maximum annual growth rate for most real property from 5% to 3% (for tax years 2027 onward) and further reduce limits for homestead properties (primary residences) and agricultural land from 3% to 1%. The amendment applies to locally assessed real property, excluding personal property and properties with recent transfers or improvements. If approved by voters, these changes would take effect for tax years beginning in 2027.
HB 1047 allows up to three specific racetrack organizations in Oklahoma to operate limited numbers of gaming machines (player terminals) at their facilities, but only during live horse racing events or simulcast wagering. It caps terminal counts at 650 for racetracks in counties over 600,000 people and 250 for others, requiring quarterly reporting to the Oklahoma Horse Racing Commission. The bill explicitly prohibits local governments from restricting these gaming operations and clarifies that tribal gaming under existing compacts remains separate from this authorization. It does not create new gaming licenses but expands existing racetrack operations under strict, defined conditions.
This bill directs the Oklahoma legislature to reject specific proposed rules created by the Oklahoma Medical Marijuana Authority. By disapproving these regulations, the measure prevents the agency from implementing those particular guidelines for medical marijuana programs. The resolution also instructs the Secretary of State to send copies of the decision to the Governor and the official state publication.
This bill formally approves two specific permanent rules created by the Oklahoma Health Care Authority, which govern administrative procedures for the state's health care programs. By passing this resolution, the legislature is following a legal requirement to review and ratify major regulations before they become official law. The measure does not change how health care is delivered but instead validates the authority's existing operational guidelines. Once approved, the rules will be distributed to the Governor and the official state register to ensure they are properly recorded.
HB 2978 requires Oklahoma school libraries to select materials based on "community standards" for the population they serve, while explicitly excluding depictions or descriptions of sexually explicit conduct (as defined in Oklahoma law). The bill affects all public school library media programs by changing how they acquire print, digital, and multimedia resources. Key provisions mandate that library collections reflect local community norms for age-appropriate materials, with no inclusion of content meeting the legal definition of sexually explicit conduct. The policy takes effect on November 1, 2026.
HJR 1079 is a procedural resolution that prepares ballot language for a future voter referendum. It establishes the official title and wording voters will see on the ballot for the "Public Finance Resolution of 2026," including the question: "SHALL THE PROPOSAL BE APPROVED?" The resolution requires the Chief Clerk to file this ballot wording with the Secretary of State and Attorney General after passage. This bill does not change any laws or policies - it only sets the format for how the referendum will be presented to Oklahoma voters.
This bill creates a procedural framework for a future public vote on a proposed amendment called the Public Finance Resolution of 2026. It establishes the official ballot title and instructions that will appear on any election ballot if the resolution advances to a vote. The resolution directs state officials to prepare and file copies of the document with the Secretary of State and Attorney General for administrative processing. This measure does not change any laws or policies itself but sets up the administrative steps needed to potentially place a finance-related question before Oklahoma voters in a future election.
HB 3270 regulates the transport and release of feral swine (wild pigs) in Oklahoma. It requires anyone moving live feral swine to obtain a license from the Oklahoma Department of Agriculture and restricts transport only to licensed facilities, handling sites, or slaughterhouses. The bill also makes illegal release of feral swine a Class D3 felony with a $2,000 fine, with limited exceptions for licensed sporting facilities or releasing tagged pigs within 24 hours of capture. This directly affects ranchers, landowners, and hunters dealing with invasive feral swine populations. The law takes effect November 1, 2026.
This bill amends Oklahoma's Renewable Energy Facility Act to clarify which infrastructure projects are covered under the legislation. The key change excludes transmission and distribution lines that serve renewable energy facilities from the bill's scope, narrowing the definition of eligible projects. This amendment directly affects utility companies and developers by specifying that only the renewable energy generation facilities themselves are included, not the power lines connecting them to the grid. The change aims to provide clearer boundaries for what types of infrastructure fall under the act's regulations and incentives.
HB 2157 creates the Oklahoma Agrivoltaics Advisory Committee to coordinate renewable energy development with agriculture. The 17-member committee includes representatives from farming, ranching, tribal governments, renewable energy, and state agencies, tasked with advising on policies that support both industries. It requires the Corporation Commission to submit a 2026 report identifying existing tools, policy options, and research needs for siting renewable projects without harming farming, ranching, or forestry. A new revolving fund will support these efforts, with monies from public or private sources.
HB 4128 amends Oklahoma's wildlife regulations to establish specific hunting and fishing seasons, primarily affecting residents and visitors who hunt or fish in Oklahoma. It creates senior citizen deer hunting days (for residents 64+), sets precise bowfishing dates on the Upper Illinois River (June 1-March 31 upstream of Horseshoe Bend, December 1-March 31 upstream of Highway 51), and requires special permits with fees ($20 for residents, $75 for non-residents). Five dollars of each permit fee funds Oklahoma's Acres for Wildlife Program. The bill also clarifies that seasons and limits are based on normal wildlife populations that do not damage crops, with changes requiring public hearings and published administrative orders.
SB 1476 modifies Oklahoma's Commissioners of the Land Office powers to increase operational flexibility. It changes requirements to allowances - for example, permitting Commissioners to *choose* whether to exchange land or request easements, rather than mandating these actions. The bill updates terminology (replacing "realtors" with "real estate licensees"), streamlines administrative processes (like electronic reporting and investment management), and clarifies lease terms for investment properties. These changes directly affect the Land Office's management of state school lands, leases, and investments, aiming to modernize operations while maintaining trust obligations.
